Tall mountain ash forests guide you into the spectacular Blue Dandenong Ranges. Tour through the richness of the Yarra Valley - a pastoral experience of farms and vineyards, haystacks and wine grapes. Healesville Sanctuary - a truly Australian experience - cradled in the forested foothills of the Great Divide where you can surround yourself with Australian Wildlife.

Included In Price

Coach touring, wine tasting and lunch at Fergusson's Winery and entrance to Healesville Sanctuary.

Highlights:
- Blue Dandenong Ranges - superb traditional gardens and towering mountain ash forests
- Ferntree Gully - foot of the ranges
- Sherbrooke Forest - noted for its lyrebirds and fern gullies
- Panoramic views from Grantulla Road
- Opportunity to taste Australian wines at Fergusson's Winery, a noted Yarra Valley wine producer
- Enjoy a delicious spit roast lunch as guests of Peter and Louise Fergusson (vegetarian meals available)
- Tour through the Yarra Valley
- Pass through the township of Healesville - set amidst mountain bushland
- Visit Healesville Sanctuary - home for over 200 species of Australian birds, mammals and reptiles in a natural bushland setting
- Stroll through paddocks of kangaroos and wallabies
- Walk through large aviaries and pond areas that bring birds of the wild so close to hand - the elusive lyrebirds, eagles, ibis & spoonbills
- Witness the "Eagles Fly" demonstration
- Observe the underwater life of the platypus
- Come face to face with a koala!
- Meet a furry wombat!
- See dingoes, Tasmanian Devils, echidnas, snakes and goannas.

Price Valid For

Per person (Prices valid 1/4/2012 to 31/3/2013)

Booking Notes

Operates DAILY (October to March) and Operates (except Mon,Wed,Frid,Sun - April to September).
Depart: 10:00am
Return: 5:30pm

Please check in 15 minutes prior to departure.

Children aged 4-14 are eligible to receive a 50% discount off Adult fares unless otherwise stated (15 and over is an adult. Under 4 is free).

Departure Time

10:00am

Meeting Point

Melbourne Day Tour Centre, Federation Square East, crn Flinders & Russell Streets, Melbourne OR Alternatively we offer free hotel courtesy pick-ups. If you wish to be picked up from your hotel please wait outside at least 5 minutes prior to pick-up time. Note: Pick up times may vary depending on traffic, no hotel drop-off after morning tours.

Location

Dandenong Ranges, Victoria, Australia

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